The new map shows probabilities of at least 26% in the eastern part of Hokkaido, as well as the Pacific side of the Kanto region, Tokai region and Kinki and Shikoku regions. ( read original story ...)
Crypto-industry to get first major U.S. stadium with Miami-Dade County approving FTX for Heat home
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX could soon replace American Airlines as the title sponsor for the arena that is home to the NBA franchise. ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank for International Cooperation & Sevens Pacific Pte Limited to acquire 44% of shares in EFL
Japan Bank for International Cooperation as well as Sevens Pacific Pte Limited owned by Chugoku Electric Power Company will acquire 44% shareholding i ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan eyes shift to ‘hands-off’ approach on bond buying
The Bank of Japan will take a more hands-off approach in bond buying operations from April under new guidelines set last week, sources familiar with its thinking said, as it seeks to breathe life back ... ( read original story ...)
HBO’s ‘The Last Cruise’ tells the story of an Oregon couple and others stranded after COVID outbreak on a cruise ship
Kent and Rebecca Frasure, of Forest Grove, are among the people whose cell phone footage and first-hand experiences are featured in a documentary about the Diamond Princess, and an outbreak in the ... ( read original story ...)
Moving on at Miami: Osaka has won 22 consecutive matches
No. 2-ranked Naomi Osaka won her 22nd match in a row by beating Ajla Tomljanović 7-6 (3), 6-4 in the second round at the Miami Open ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins after a test from Tomljanovic
Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic gave Naomi Osaka a run for her money in the Japanese's first match since winning the Australian Open but the world No.2 eventually proved too strong, prevailing 7-6 (7-3) ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka shakes off rust to win Miami opener
Naomi Osaka returned to action for the first time since winning the Australian Open with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 victory over Ajla Tomljanovic in her opening match Friday at the Miami Open. The Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo Games next ‘Free Solo’ moment for climbing
The Olympics could take climbing to new heights says Alex Honnold who might have had winning a gold medal as his goal growing up instead of an historic free solo climb up El Capitan if the sport had ... ( read original story ...)
GB Marathon Trials: Chris Thompson and Stephanie Davis take Tokyo Olympics spots
Chris Thompson and Stephanie Davis qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with victory in the Great Britain marathon trials. ( read original story ...)
Nissan-Renault rift at center of Japanese trial of American
The trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly in a Tokyo court is increasingly focusing on a rift between Nissan Motor Co. and its French alliance partner. Kelly, an American, was ... ( read original story ...)
Love Is Winning in Japan
When we were first invited to Japan to speak about marriage equality and LGBTIQ rights seven years ago, we asked those in attendance at our talk to raise their hands if they knew a gay person. No one ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reflects on Boyfriend YBN Cordae Flying Out to See Her Win the U.S. Open: ‘He Stopped Everything He Was Doing’
It’s been six months since Naomi Osaka beat Belarusian player Victoria Azárenka at the U.S. Open Final, but it looks like she’s still reminiscing about the day of her historic win. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga says he’s open to meeting with Kim Yo Jong during Olympics
Japan's prime minister did not rule out a meeting with North Korea 's Kim Yo Jong if she chooses to attend the Tokyo Olympics, according to a Japanese press report. Yoshihide Suga said Friday at a ... ( read original story ...)
A NYC gallery just became the first to display crypto art physically — see how it works
Superchief Gallery NFT opened its "Season One Starter Pack" exhibition featuring 300 artists and different types of auctions, or "drops." ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay in Fukushima second day
A torchbearer runs during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay on the second day in Iitate, Fukushima-Prefecture, Japan on Friday, March 26, 2021. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI ... ( read original story ...)